Clayton County officials are preparing to take legal action against a developer who failed to deliver on a promised $800 million mixed-use project that was supposed to transform a blighted area near the airport. The county hired two law firms to pursue potential litigation against Jacques Roman, the head of Roman United, who received more than $550,000 in grants and a 50-year lease for 26 acres of county-owned land to…

Tony Hanmer, a Canadian-British writer and photographer, has been living in Georgia for 25 years. He shares some of his most memorable experiences and achievements in this country, from meeting presidents and ambassadors to becoming blood brother to a Svan. A Life-Changing Trip Tony Hanmer first visited Georgia in July 1999, as part of a humanitarian aid convoy from Moscow to Tbilisi. He was immediately captivated by the beauty, diversity…

The European Parliament has expressed its concern over the health and imprisonment of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is serving a six-year sentence for abuse of power. MEPs have called on the Georgian authorities to release him or defer his sentence on humanitarian grounds, and to ensure his access to adequate medical care. Saakashvili’s Condition Sparks Alarm Saakashvili, who led Georgia from 2004 to 2013, was convicted in absentia…

Georgia, also known as Sakartvelo, is a country that has experienced several political changes since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. One of the most recent and significant changes was the adoption of a fully proportional representation system for the parliamentary elections, which took place in October 2020. This system replaced the previous mixed system that favored the ruling party and gave it a constitutional majority in the…

Ukraine’s president and top officials are in Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum and seek more aid and support from the international community as they face Russia’s ongoing invasion. Ukraine is presenting its peace plan and urging its allies to provide stable and predictable financing to help it defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Blinken Promises “Enduring” US Support for Ukraine One of the key meetings for Ukraine…

Veterans who need health care services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) often face long wait times and uncertainty about when they will receive care. A new bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate this week seeks to change that by setting clear and transparent standards for scheduling VA appointments. The SCHEDULES Act The bill, called the SCHEDULES Act, is sponsored by Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rick Scott (R-FL).…

Some districts of Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, have experienced a temporary interruption in water supply due to maintenance work on the main water pipe. The water company, Georgian Water and Power (GWP), announced that the water supply would be limited from 01:00 a.m. on January 17 to 08:00 a.m. on January 18. Affected areas and alternative options According to GWP, the water supply would be limited in the…

Tsereteli Avenue, one of the main thoroughfares in Tbilisi, is undergoing a major rehabilitation project that aims to improve its infrastructure, appearance, and safety. The Tbilisi City Hall has signed contracts with four companies that will carry out the works, which are expected to be completed by the end of January 2024. Why Tsereteli Avenue Needs Rehabilitation Tsereteli Avenue is a vital artery of the city, connecting the central and…